Pokémon
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Pokémon

"Gotta catch 'em all!"

8.0/10 1997 25 Seasons 1235 Episodes Ended

Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.

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Season 1 Episodes

S1E1
E1
Pokémon - I Choose You!
23 min 1997

Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village …

S1E2
E2
Pokémon Emergency!
23 min 1997

Ash rushes into Viridian City with his gravely wounded Pikachu. The city's on high alert for Pokémon thieves-thieves lik…

S1E3
E3
Ash Catches a Pokémon
23 min 1997

Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type …

S1E4
E4
Challenge of the Samurai
23 min 1997

Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a bo…

S1E5
E5
Showdown in Pewter City
23 min 1997

Jessie, James, and Meowth dig a trap for our heroes, but they end up falling into it themselves! Ash and Misty arrive at…

S1E6
E6
Clefairy and the Moon Stone
23 min 1997

Will Team Rocket steal the Moon Stone? Are there other Clefairy lurking about, and do they carry Moon Stones, too? And i…

S1E7
E7
The Water Flowers of Cerulean City
23 min 1997

Ash seeks the Cascade badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn't want to join them. When Ash and Brock sh…

S1E8
E8
The Path to the Pokémon League
23 min 1997

On the way to Vermillion City, Ash meets AJ, a Gym Leader at an unsanctioned Gym who has 98 wins and zero losses. They b…

S1E9
E9
The School of Hard Knocks
23 min 1997

While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classma…

S1E10
E10
Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village
23 min 1997

Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights …

S1E11
E11
Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
23 min 1997

Our friends, lost, discover an injured Charmander. Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time for…

S1E12
E12
Here Comes the Squirtle Squad
23 min 1997

Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tr…

S1E13
E13
Mystery at the Lighthouse
23 min 1997

A tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to t…

S1E14
E14
Electric Shock Showdown
23 min 1997

Our heroes finally reach Vermillion City, and they discover that the Pokémon Center is filled with Pokémon hurt during b…

S1E15
E15
Battle Aboard the St. Anne
23 min 1997

Ash and his friends board a fancy cruise ship called the St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by two friendly but famili…

S1E16
E16
Pokémon Shipwreck
23 min 1997

The St. Anne has capsized and sunk with Ash, the gang, and Team Rocket trapped inside. Now, both sides must put aside th…

S1E17
E17
Island of the Giant Pokémon
23 min 1997

As our heroes and Team Rocket beat the odds by surviving the sinking ship, they are dragged into another potentially dea…

S1E18
E18
Beauty and the Beach
23 min 1997

Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Porta Vista, a beach-side tourist town. After destroying an old man's ship, …

S1E19
E19
Tentacool & Tentacruel
23 min 1997

Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.

S1E20
E20
The Ghost of Maiden's Peak
23 min 1997

After leaving Acapulco in search of Saffron City, our heroes finally arrive at a small port town in the middle of celebr…

S1E21
E21
Bye Bye Butterfree
23 min 1997

When the party sees a flock of Butterfree flying above the ocean, Brock, as a Pokémon breeder, explains that it is the B…

S1E22
E22
Abra and the Psychic Showdown
23 min 1997

The party finally arrives in Saffron City where a young girl manages a gym of Pokémon using her psychic powers. If Ash d…

S1E23
E23
The Tower of Terror
23 min 1997

In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.

S1E24
E24
Haunter Versus Kadabra
23 min 1997

Unbeknownst to Ash, one of the ghost Pokémon decides to join Ash and friends on their journey and more importantly help …

S1E25
E25
Primeape Goes Bananas
23 min 1997

On their way to Celadon City, our heroes encounter Mankey, a wild Pokémon that if rubbed the wrong way can go into uncon…

S1E26
E26
Pokémon Scent-sation!
23 min 1997

The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy ar…

S1E27
E27
Hypno's Naptime
23 min 1997

Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing.

S1E28
E28
Pokémon Fashion Flash
23 min 1997

At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salons…

S1E29
E29
The Punchy Pokémon
23 min 1997

In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attempt…

S1E30
E30
Sparks Fly for Magnemite
23 min 1997

As our heroes make their way through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu, perhaps weary from travel, is in a str…

S1E31
E31
Dig Those Diglett!
23 min 1997

Ash, Brock, Misty and Pikachu are lost deep in the mountains. As they press forward on a rough road not even shown on th…

S1E32
E32
The Ninja-Poké Showdown
23 min 1997

Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally dis…

S1E33
E33
The Flame Pokémon-athon!
23 min 1997

Our heroes come to a prairie where the Laramies, a family of Pokémon Ranchers live. They learn from a daughter of the La…

S1E34
E34
The Kangaskhan Kid
23 min 1997

Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area.

S1E35
E35
The Legend of Dratini
23 min 1997

Ash and his friends get challenged by Team Rocket in seeing who can capture the most Pokémon within the Safari Zone, wit…

S1E36
E36
The Bridge Bike Gang
23 min 1997

Ash and the others happen upon a town that can only be reached by a long bike bridge, but they don't have enough money t…

S1E37
E37
Ditto's Mysterious Mansion
23 min 1997

Our heroes take shelter in a cabin that turns out to be the Copycat House of a trainer who has a Pikachu that is a Ditto…

S1E38
E38
Cyber Soldier Porygon
23 min 1997

Ash and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the PokéBall transfer machine has been causing problems, as the trans…

S1E39
E39
Pikachu's Goodbye
23 min 1998

Ash and the others discover a group of wild Pikachu in a secluded area of the woods. How will Pikachu feel seeing others…

S1E40
E40
The Battling Eevee Brothers
23 min 1998

Tracing a path through the woods, the party comes across a tree baited with a plate of food and water. An Eevee is bound…

S1E41
E41
Wake Up, Snorlax!
23 min 1998

On empty stomachs, our heroes' search for food brings them to a small village, but find there is no food at the bakery n…

S1E42
E42
Showdown at Dark City
23 min 1998

In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city ha…

S1E43
E43
The March of the Exeggutor Squad
23 min 1998

After discovering there's a traveling carnival nearby, Ash, Misty and Brock join in on the fun of the fair and stumble a…

S1E44
E44
The Problem with Paras
23 min 1998

Team Rocket never let up with their constant interception, but today something seems strange. The coin on Meowth's foreh…

S1E45
E45
The Song of Jigglypuff
23 min 1998

Our heroes trudge along, resigning themselves to the idea of camping out in the desert as the sun slowly sets. Suddenly …

S1E46
E46
Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon
23 min 1998

Our heroes approach Grampa Canyon, famous for the beautiful scenery of its valley. As they approach, however, they find …

S1E47
E47
A Chansey Operation
23 min 1998

As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something…

S1E48
E48
Holy Matrimony!
23 min 1998

As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.

S1E49
E49
So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd
23 min 1998

As Ash sits on a rock, staring at his Pokédex, it displays Farfetch'd, an odd-looking Pokémon holding a leek.

S1E50
E50
Who Gets to Keep Togepi?
23 min 1998

When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor O…

S1E51
E51
Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden
23 min 1998

After Bulbasaur's bulb begins to emit an odd glow, a nurse runs some tests and discovers that Bulbasaur isn't sick: It's…

S1E52
E52
Princess vs. Princess
23 min 1998

Misty and Jessie compete against one another for Queen of the Princess Festival, a day where women rule and the guys hav…

S1E53
E53
The Purr-fect Hero
23 min 1998

It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday.

S1E54
E54
The Case of the K-9 Caper!
23 min 1998

Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself a…

S1E55
E55
Pokémon Paparazzi
23 min 1998

Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.

S1E56
E56
The Ultimate Test
23 min 1998

Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.

S1E57
E57
The Breeding Center Secret
23 min 1998

Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.

S1E58
E58
Riddle Me This (1)
23 min 1998

Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.

S1E59
E59
Volcanic Panic (2)
23 min 1998

Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of mo…

S1E60
E60
Beach Blank-Out Blastoise
23 min 1998

As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokémon in trou…

S1E61
E61
The Misty Mermaid
23 min 1998

One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's ru…

S1E62
E62
Clefairy Tales
23 min 1998

Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear.

S1E63
E63
The Battle of the Badge
23 min 1998

Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.

S1E64
E64
It's Mr. Mime Time!
23 min 1998

On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.

S1E65
E65
Holiday Hi-Jynx
23 min 1998

Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Meanw…

S1E66
E66
Snow Way Out!
23 min 1998

Pikachu is lost in a snowy mountain forest! Can Ash and the gang stay warm while tracking down their missing pal?

S1E67
E67
Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
23 min 1998

Back in Pallet Town, Ash finds Gary, already there, waiting to partake in the Pokémon League. Always having a bitter riv…

S1E68
E68
The Evolution Solution
23 min 1998

Ash goes to Seafoam Island to help Professor Oak to discover the mystery of how Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. There, Pr…

S1E69
E69
The Pi-Kahuna
23 min 1998

Ash and the gang take some time off to go surfing. While surfing, however, Ash passes out, but is thankfully rescued by …

S1E70
E70
Make Room for Gloom
23 min 1998

Ash goes to a flower garden to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyze…

S1E71
E71
Lights, Camera, Quack-tion
23 min 1998

When the gang discovers there is a movie with an all-Pokémon cast being made nearby, Ash and his friends put their Pokém…

S1E72
E72
Go West Young Meowth
23 min 1998

Ash and his friends go to Hollywood (although only a small nearby town) to see the premiere of the movie their Pokémon w…

S1E73
E73
To Master the Onixpected!
23 min 1998

After watching Elite Four member Bruno on TV, Ash and his friends decide to do training in the mountains to be as strong…

S1E74
E74
The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis
23 min 1998

While training, Ash and his friends accidentally uncover the ruins of Pokémopolis, an ancient city. After a bit of resea…

S1E75
E75
Bad to the Bone
23 min 1998

Ash and his friends offer to help a trainer that is heading for the Pokémon League to retrieve his stolen gym badges fro…

S1E76
E76
All Fired Up!
23 min 1998

Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan o…

S1E77
E77
Round One - Begin!
23 min 1998

Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against …

S1E78
E78
Fire and Ice
23 min 1998

For the second round Ash battles in the rock arena. Ash's last Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats his foe's last Pokémon, Nidori…

S1E79
E79
The Fourth Round Rumble
23 min 1999

In the 4th round, Ash faces a trainer named Jeanette, who uses a Beedrill, a Scyther, and a Bellsprout. The match ends w…

S1E80
E80
A Friend in Deed
23 min 1999

Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket mak…

S1E81
E81
Friend and Foe Alike
23 min 1999

A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competi…

S1E82
E82
Friends to the End
23 min 1999

After losing to Richie in the fifth round, Ash is moping around, annoyed that he lost. He is convinced by Misty that he …

Cast

Rica Matsumoto
Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)
Ikue Otani
Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)
Daiki Yamashita
Daiki Yamashita
Gou (voice)
Kenyu Horiuchi
Kenyu Horiuchi
Narrator (voice)

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